1. Between and among
Between To and from
I would like to meet you between 2 p.m and 4.p.m. ( ‘Between’ is used only when there are two things. If there are more than two numbers, ‘among’ is used.)
Among In the midst of
Please distribute the sweets among the students.
2. Canvas and Canvass
Canvas A kind of rough cloth
Bags made out of canvas cloth are strong and last long.
Canvass To ask for votes
Nowadays, film actors have started canvassing for votes.
3. Cast and Caste
Cast To throw somebody or something ( The word does not change in its past tense of past participle form)
We should think of donating our old clothes instead of casting them away.
Caste Hindu class system
In the olden days, castes were decided based on the professions of individuals.
4. Ceremonious and Ceremonial
Ceremonious Carefully formal or polite
The chief minister was given a Ceremonious welcome.
Ceremonial Done as part of a ceremony
The award was given at a ceremonial function.
5. Childish and Childlike
Childish Immature, suiting a child (mainly negative) ( Better to avoid this adjective when one wants to give someone a compliment)
Her behavior was quite childish. She must learn to exercise more restraint.
Childlike Having the innocent, unspoiled quality of a child (positive)
Everyone is fascinated by Divya’s childlike smile.
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